Business Tax Receipts for commercial businesses.

• This Business Tax Receipt is required for all businesses that are not conducted from the home including all professions, trades, wholesale and retail shops, and industry-based businesses.
• To download an application form for a Business Tax Receipt for commercial businesses, click here.
• If your business involves the sale of alcoholic beverages, please complete the “Businesses Involving Alcoholic Beverage Sale and/or Consumption” form. Please forward a copy of your Beverage License.
• If you are a Food Vendor, please complete the "Food Vendor Supplement to Business Application" form. Please forward copies of the required documentation as stated on the form.

Business Tax Receipts for home-based businesses.

• This license is required for all businesses that do not have an office location and conduct business transactions from their Coconut Creek home.
• You can download an application for a Home-Based Business Tax Receipt by clicking here.
• Please be sure to forward all the required attachments as listed on Page 2.
• Home Businesses are subject to the provisions listed in Chapter 18, Section 36 "Home Occupations" of the City's Code of Ordinances. See pages 3 - 5 of the Home Based Business application for details.

NOTE: Business Tax Receipt applications require 7 to 10 business days for processing.

One-Time Application Fee $25.00

One-Time Zoning Fee $35.00

OU Inspection Fee $150.00

Notary Fee (if notorized in City Hall) $2.00

PLUS Business Tax Receipt Fee - Based on adopted business tax schedule. Varies, depending on the nature of the business.
Please call (954) 973-6752 to obtain amount!

One-Time Application Fee $25.00

Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Business Tax Receipt $102.10

Notary Fee (if notorized in City Hall) $2.00

The County Business Tax Receipt Office is located in the Broward County Government Center: 115 South Andrews Ave, Room A-100,Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301.

It is typical to obtain the City Business Tax Receipt prior to obtaining the County Business Tax Receipt to ensure your business meets local zoning requirements.

For more information on obtaining a Broward County Business Tax Receipt you can visit www.broward.org/business.htm, or you can call (954) 831-4000 between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.

Business Tax Receipt renewal notices are mailed the first week of July to current receipt holders for payment no later than September 30. Any payments received after September 30 will incur penalties. Business owners should sign and date the renewal notice and forward to the Business Tax Receipt Division along with all other State and/or County licenses or certifications. Payments can be made On Line [click here] by Visa or Mastercard, delivered in person or mailed to 4800 W Copans Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33063, Attn: Business Tax Receipt.

If your business changes location, name or ownership, contact Business Tax Receipt immediately for assistance, at 954-973-6752.

If you are having any type of promotional activity, including the display of banners, an Indoor/Outdoor Promotional Activity Permit must first be obtained. To obtain the application for this permit, please click here.

For promotional activity within MainStreet area, please click here.

• Solicitors can download an application by clicking here.

The completed applications should be notarized and either faxed to (954) 956-1424, Attn: Business Tax Receipt, mailed or brought in person to: City of Coconut Creek, Attn: Business Tax Receipt, 4800 West Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33063. If you are faxing or mailing the application, please include a copy of the business owner's driver's license.

NOTE: Business Tax Receipt applications require 7 to 10 business days for processing.

If you have any questions, Business Tax Receipt is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Please feel free to call us at 954 973-6752.

• State of Florida - Information on starting and maintaining a business in Florida.
• Florida Division of Corporations - Incorporate your business online, file a Ficticious Name Registration, search documents.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation - Access applications for professional licensure, view exam information, renew your professional license online, search for licensed professionals in the state.
• Florida Department of Revenue - Register to collect and report Florida Sales Tax.
• Internal Revenue Service - Obtain an Employer ID Number (EIN or a Federal Tax ID), get information on your federal tax responsibilities.
• Small Business Administration - Access information to help start your business, finance your business and manage your business.
• Florida Trend's Florida Small Business - Another helpful resource to guide you through starting and maintaining your business.
• Division of Workers' Compensation - Get information on your rights and responsibilities for providing employee's Workers' Compensation.
• Florida Minority Business Enterprise Program - Sponsored by the Office of Supplier Diversity, get information on becoming a certified minority enterprise.

This Business Tax Receipt information is intended as a helpful guide for anyone interested in establishing a business in Coconut Creek. Changes to the Coconut Creek Municipal Code (CCMC) or Florida state law may invalidate or supercede any of this information, although we do our best to make sure that the information here is accurate and up-to-date. In the event of a conflict between this guide and the CCMC, the CCMC prevails. For clarification of your individual circumstances, consult the city Municipal Code.